Washington DC, July 6 -- UEFA has strongly criticized FIFA's decision to suspend U.S. striker Folarin Balogun's World Cup red-card ban following a intervention by U.S. President Donald Trump, who urged the organization to review the case.

UEFA said FIFA had "crossed a red line" and compromised the integrity of the game.

FIFA announced that the implementation of Balogun's automatic one-match suspension had been suspended under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code.

In its statement, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee said, "By operation of Article 27 FDC, the implementation of the automatic match suspension for USA player Folarin Balogun is suspended for a probationary period of one (1) year."

"Yesterday's decision to suspend for a pro...